No Classes for Saturday July 5th!
Enjoy the July 4th Holiday with family and friends!
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Dog Aggression and Communication Signals
Why is my dog so aggressive to other dogs? This can usually be diagnosed with a detailed history: no play ever, hereditary, mother was sick or a guarder, or over socialized with aggressive or rough playing dogs. Cycle of On-Leash Aggression (created problem from humans), as described in the Culture Clash, by Jean Donaldson, “The Bully
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New Class Schedule for June
Class Schedule Here’s my upcoming class schedule! Spring Seminars: May TBD Surviving Canine Adolescence at Poetic Gold Farm, Falmouth ME July 27th Canine Communication, Dog to Dog at It’s A Dogs World, York ME All classes listed below are taught by Judy Moore, Associate Certified Dog Behavior Consultant No Classes will be held on
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Easter Break
Happy Easter!! No classes April 21st through April 25th at Poetic Gold Farm or Tender Touch as many of my clients are out of town on Spring Break and visiting family. See everyone back this Saturday April 26th. Best, Judy
Positive Reinforcement Training is Best
Interesting study reported in Psychology Today. I am not surprised by the findings — just further confirmation of my Training approach. Judy Moore The Effect of Training Method on Stress Levels in Dogs | Psychology Today Discipline-based training increases stress levels in dogs. At a dog training seminar that I attended recently I
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How to Raise a Dog Friendly Puppy
This is an example of an email I receive from distressed puppy owners several times per month…. “My dog was taken to the dog park at least 6 times a month during the first 7 months of his/her life, in addition to daily interactions with dogs we let him play with all the dogs on
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Preventing Dog to Dog Aggression
Protect your dog from becoming aggressive by knowing where he is and who his playmates are. The topic of leash aggression arises so often, I feel the need to address it often in my blogs. For dog trainers it is very clear why we do not let our dogs greet unknown dogs while on leash.
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A Growl is Better Than a Bite
I am often called to a home where a dog has nipped or bitten a child. Parents often admit they have punished the dog for growling in the past. Not all our dogs have grown up with children and some are worried. When there is a language barrier between two species, communication is often misunderstood
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New Year! New Puppy?
If you are enjoying the beginning of 2014 with a soft cuddly new puppy, then congratulations! As the owner of a new puppy, you have some responsibility to the puppy and to those who come in contact with your new puppy. While you must certainly be enjoying the new puppy smells, sounds and soft fur,
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Once a guarder, always a guarder?
Dogs with low social skills often become resource guarders as it is very rewarding to them. Zeke, my foster dachshund, was surrendered because he continually fought with another dog in his home. This was particularly sad because he was given up by the family who adopted him as a pup. It was the only home
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